Ariane 5 takes shape for its July mission to orbit satellites for Europe’s Galileo constellation
The next Ariane 5 to orbit satellites for Europe’s Galileo global navigation system has begun taking shape at French Guiana, as build-up of the heavy-lift vehicle is now underway inside the Spaceport’s Launcher Integration Building.
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Soyuz Flight VS18
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March 9, 2018
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O3b MEO satellite, O3b MEO satellite, O3b MEO satellite, O3b MEO satellite
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Ariane 5 takes shape for its July mission to orbit satellites for Europe’s Galileo constellation
The next Ariane 5 to orbit satellites for Europe’s Galileo global navigation system has begun taking shape at French Guiana, as build-up of the heavy-lift vehicle is now underway inside the Spaceport’s Launcher Integration Building.
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